Month: July 2017

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Fiber Talk Mid-Week Chat, 7-12-17

Yvette Stanton’s books.

It’s time for another mid-week chat. Our topics for this go-round are Yvette Stanton’s Early-Style Hardanger book, Jane Nicholas’ Complete Book of Stumpwork, stump work in general, Orna Willis, Gary’s stand modification, a story by Mary Corbet, and some tips from Louise’s Needlework that will help you wrestle with Neon Rays. We hope you enjoy the show and will tell others.–Gary and Christine

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Fiber Talk with Vonna Pfeiffer II

From Sea to Shining Sea by Little House Needleworks, stitched by Vonna Pfeiffer.

We’re very pleased to have The Twisted Stitcher return for a second visit. While we enjoyed another great conversation with Vonna Pfeiffer about stitching in general and the projects she’s working on, our focus this week was on techniques and tips. We also talked at length about the pieces Vonna receives for finishing

With Thy Needle and Thread’s Flag Day design, stitched and finished by Vonna Pfeiffer.

and how what she sees can help you improve your stitching and deliver needlework that will provide finishers with the best opportunity to produce a perfect finished product. We also get an update on Vonna’s progress in her all-America room. Don’t miss this podcast with one of the hobby’s most talented stitchers and finishers.–Christine and Gary

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Hats Off Inside by Black Bird Designs; stitched and finished by Vonna Pfeiffer.

Vonna is very generous with her knowledge. You can follow her/learn from her through various social-media outlets. Here’s a list:

We hope you enjoy this week’s chat with Vonna. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine


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Fiber Talk Mid-Week Chat, 7-5-17

In the rainforests of Jamaica, far away from the beach resorts, Christine’s company is making a difference.

Christine sniffing pineapple in the Jamaican rainforest.
Christine returns from her travels and we get to learn about her difference-making job and the role her company plays helping castor-bean farmers in the rainforests of Jamaica. She also got a little beach time during the trip.–Gary and Christine

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Christine did get a little beach time while in Jamaica.

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Fiber Talk with Nicole Neville

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke sampler from The Scarlett House
Sarah Woodham sampler from Shakespeare’s Peddler

Nicole Neville is a prolific cross stitcher, knits when she needs a break from needle and thread, and has been known to hang one or two of her finished projects on a wall. We enjoy watching her regular FlossTube video updates and thoroughly enjoyed talking with her about stitching and her hobby interests. We hope you enjoy the conversation, too.–Christine and Gary

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A pair of hand-spun socks by Nicole.

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Three-color cashmere shawl designed by Joji Locatelli, knitted by Nicole.

Nicole offers two recommendations:

We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jean Lea. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine